/bɹeɪd/
noun
A sudden movement; a jerk, a wrench.A weave of three or more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration.A stranded wire composed of a number of smaller wires twisted togetherA tubular sheath made of braided strands of metal placed around a central cable for shielding against electromagnetic interference.A fancy; freak; caprice.verb
To make a sudden movement with, to jerk.To start into motion.To weave together, intertwine (strands of fibers, ribbons, etc.); to arrange (hair) in braids.To mix, or make uniformly soft, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in preparing food.To reproach; to upbraid.